Counterclaims and Rebuttals

What is the underlined section? Schools shouldn't give homework. Some might argue it's important for practice, but students can end up practicing incorrectly.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is the underlined section? Detention teaches students that there are consequences to their actions. Some could claim that it just makes them more angry, but the anger is part of the consequence.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.9B

What is the underlined section? Kids should be able to drive at age 13. Some might believe that there are too many rules for them to learn, students could prove they've mastered the rules by taking a test.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

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CCSS.W.7.1A

What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."

• Pets can help decrease anxiety.

• It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.

• Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.

• Pets are cute.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What would be a good rebuttal to the counterclaim, "Some people might think that smoking can help relieve stress."

• Smoking causes people to have bad breath, yellow teeth, and wrinkly skin.

• Smoking is bad for people.

• However, the medical bills and health problems that come from smoking would cause more stress.

• Smoking is expensive.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2B

Which of the following would be a good COUNTERCLAIM for the argument that "people should use more recycled products."

• The environment is getting destroyed.

• Some would say that recycled products are too expensive.

• Some would say that cars pollute too much.

• However, recycling stations can create more jobs.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some believe school uniforms would keep kids from being bullied."

• Kids make fun of others that don't have expensive clothes.

• Some kids can't afford nice clothes.

• Although, the fact is bullies should then be suspended.

• Schools should not make kids where school uniforms.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2B

What would a good COUNTERCLAIM be for the argument, "School should start later because students' brains aren't ready to function so early in the morning."

• Although, some believe kids could just go to bed earlier.

• Kids need 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

• Sleep is important for students.

• Students could have more time to eat breakfast in the morning before going to school.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some argue that reading and math are more important than music and art."

• In contrast, many kids don't like music and art.

• Music and art are great ways to deal with stress and anxiety.

• Music and art need to be taught in schools.

• However, both music and art teachers teach reading and math as well.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4

What is a good COUNTERCLAIM for the argument, "Victims feel safer when the offender is removed from the classroom."

• The victim doesn't want to get bullied anymore.

• Some believe that restorative circles help the offender understand how they've harmed the victim.

• Other students might get bullied.

• School need to use punishment more.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C